G1 Huffer Review

U.S. Name: HUFFER Jap. Name: DRAG

Cartoon First Appearance: Episode #1: More than meet the eye P1, Season 1, Sept. 1984

Marvel Comic First Appearance: The Transformers #1, Sept. 1984, $0.75

Dreamwave Comic First Appearance: G1. Vol. 1, Issue #5, Aug. 2002, $2.95

Toy Catalog Number: 14

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This is my first Huffer toy and I bought it on Jan. Xxix, Mmiv from Image Anime which cost me $XXXV. I had always wanted to own him when I was a pup, now it's becoming a reality.

R-0 Original Huffer's motto and tech specifications:

Affiliate: autobots | Subgroup: none | Function: construction enginner | Alt. Mode: semi truck |

| STR 7 | INTL 8 | SPD 5 | ENDN 7 | RNK 6 | CRG 80 | FRPW 1 | SKL 9 |

Original G1 Huffer Motto:

"Molecular structure is the key to success"

Original G1 Huffer Bio:

Huffer is cynical, hard-boiled, and pessimistic. "He looks at the world through sludge-colored windshields." Will complain it can't be built, then builds it anyway. Not too sociable, but absolutely reliable. Arm sensors can test materials for strength, heat resistance, elasticity, etc. Extremely strong. Superior mathematical and geometrical abilites. Open unhappy and homesick for Cybertron.

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R-1 Huffer in its Original condition:

1 - Huffer in its brand new condition from the box, front and back of box.

2 - Here's how it looked once you opened the cover revealing some of the contents.

3 - Here's how the content looks once the box was removed revealing contents on clear plastic tray.

4 - These are all the contents that were included in the box/ package/ card: "1" volkswagen car, "1" 4WD off road truck, "1" semi American truck cab, "1" ufo space craft, "1" A-10 thunderbolt II jet, "1" sheridan tank, "6" trading cards (Bumblebee, Gears, Huffer, Cosmo, Powerglide, and Warpath), "1" instruction sheet, "1" miscellaneous text sheet, "1" world art featuring those 6 characters in their original G1 art, "3" data files (image of Warpath, Gears, and Huffer), "2" pages dreamwave art with toy catalog (Sky Lynxx, Giftset of Optimus Prime, Mirage, and Red Alert, Transformable watches featuring Ultra Magnus, Galvatron, and Superion. Mini transformable Choro Q of Prime and a white version of assuming Ultra Magnus with Prime trailer).

R-2 Pre-Applied Decals/ Stickers:

There are 4 Pre-Applied sticker that had been applied onto Huffer. The first one is the regular Autobot insignia which located in front of his chest. The second one is a little rectangle which is right underneath the Autobot insigina. The third sticker has a trapezoid shape and located on the waist. The last pre-applied sticker is the Autobot Rub Sign logo located on top of his cab.

Sticker Sheet:

Huffer does not come with any sticker sheet.

R-3 Huffer in Vehicle Mode:

Huffer n vehicle mode is a semi American Cab whose measurement is 2 1/16 x 1 9/16 x 1 10/16 (LxWxH in inch). Between the two modes, Huffer is best looking in his vehicle mode from appearance to proportion. In addition, there is no negative drawback in this mode since every joint or connection seem to match perfectly.

R-4 Huffer in Robot Mode:

In robot mode, Huffer is kind of an okay toy. He is neither good or bad sort of in between. I guess what bring this toy down his arm which is basically a full smokestack. Unlike some of his Minibots fellow, at least those guys had their hand mold out. On the bright side, Huffer overall body doesn't look that bad since he has real leg, body, and face.

R-5 Rémy's Huffer toy review:

Manufacturer - Takara.

Line, Series/ Wave: Generation 1 Line, Transformers Collection - Box #12.

Year Issue: [Jan. 2004 Reissue] - The original toy was released in 1984.

Made: [China] - Although the original toy was made in Japan, the qualities and materials are pretty much the same as the reissue.

Scale: [N/A]

Box or Card Dimension In Inches: [LxWxD] - Approximately 8 10/16 X 6 3/4 X 2 5/16 - Box.

Packaging Method: Mint In Seal Box. Contents were packed with the following procedure:

Taped down and sandwiched between two clear plastic trays are: "1" volkswagen car, "1" 4WD off road truck, "1" semi American truck cab, "1" ufo space craft, "1" A-10 thunderbolt II jet, and "1" sheridan tank.

On the back of the card board and not inside the clear plastic tray, a taped down bag which contained: "1" instruction sheet, "1" miscellaneous text sheet, and a sealed bag which contain "6" trading cards (Bumblebee, Gears, Huffer, Cosmo, Powerglide, and Warpath)

Mounted onto the front cover of the box are: "1" world art featuring those 6 characters in their original G1 art, "3" data files (image of Warpath, Gears, and Huffer), "2" pages dreamwave art with toy catalog (Sky Lynxx, Giftset of Optimus Prime, Mirage, and Red Alert, Transformable watches featuring Ultra Magnus, Galvatron, and Superion. Mini transformable Choro Q of Prime and a white version of assuming Ultra Magnus with Prime trailer).

Box Special Note: Front Box: Minibots box art. Back Box: No box art, showed Minibots contents and other reissue TFs ads. Used Book style format, that is, the flap or cover opened revealed the toy thought a window opening.

Box Point or Robot Point: [3] - This number can be found on the right side flap of the box. You have to open the box to see it. It contains number and either Autobots or Decepticons insginia depending on which faction you are getting.

Approximately Toy Dimension In Inches: - Height Up To The Head: 2 10/16 Maximum Height: 2 13/16 (top of the cab hood) Width from shoulder to shoulder: 1 14/16 Maximum Width: 1 14/16 Dept: 1 5/16.

Toy Stamp/ Fine Print Location: Can be found on his robot's back.

Transformation Of Difficulty: [Very Easy]

Material Durability: [A] - Pretty durable for his size and weight.

Toy Materials: Die Cast Metal: None. Chrome Metal: Arm and a chrome paint in front of the cab. Rubber: None, plastic wheels. Plastic: Main material. Clear Plastic Window: None.

Stability: [-A] - Robot mode can stand on any flat surface...very stable.

Fun Toy: [C] - It's an okay toy.

Negative Drawback: None.

Articulations: Head: Cannot be rotated only bent downward. Shoulder: Can be swung at a 360 degree. Arm/ Elbow: Cannot be bent. Wrist/ Hand: Cannot be rotated. Hand cannot be hidden. Hip/ Waist: Cannot be rotated or bent. Leg: Cannot be bent. Knee: Cannot be bent. Ankle/ Feet: Cannont be bent and no sideway movement.

Rub Sign Logo: [Yes] - The autobot's rub sign located on top of his cab.

Robot's Cartoon looks alike: [B] - In an exception to the face and arm, he looks pretty much like his cartoon counterpart.

Vehicle's Cartoon looks alike: [A] - Definitely looks like the cartoon.

Special Notes: Here are "2" special notes which I thought you should know:

1 - Again, Transformers Collection #12, comes with 6 figures (Bumblebee, Gears, Huffer, Cosmo, Powerglide, and Warpath).

2 - Due to the upper body and the style of transformation, in time, Huffer will suffer the compression leg syndrome once the material wears itself out. In other word, Huffer leg will shrink down and bury into his feet which will make him look shorter. If you want to avoid the problem, then leave them in his vehicle mode.

Overall Grade: [C] - Huffer is an okay action figure. There isn't much you can do with his small size, limited articulation, and doesn't come with any accessories.

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